Hermanus Overview
This lovely town, on the coastal area of the Overberg, is most well known for its awesome land based
...
READ MORE
In and Around
Hermanus
|
Author: Samantha Black
Submitted: 05 May 2009
This lovely town, on the coastal area of the Overberg, is most well known for its awesome land based whale watching. Most of Hermanus’ shoreline is rocky cliff, quite high above Walker Bay so it offers fantastic viewpoints from which to observe the huge southern right whales as they come into the bay to mate, calve and just hang out in the (relatively) warm water. (It’s warmer than Antarctica.) A whale crier blows
a horn made from kelp and informs locals and tourists alike where the
whales are to be found at any given time. The whales usually arrive in
late winter – towards the end of June or beginning of July – and stay
until autumn, with the last stragglers heading back down south in
November, or even December. The town holds a whale festival every year from the end of September to the beginning of October.
There is a lovely path, most of which is wheelchair-friendly, along the cliff top. As well as the lovely sea views and sightings of whales, there are many pretty and fragrant flowers.
It is a wonderful path and it’s generally safe but use your common
sense and don’t walk alone on it when there are hardly any other people
about. There is also a boat based whale watching operator based in the New Harbour.
Other attractions in this lovely town include a wine tasting cellar, a museum, in which you can see many exhibits pertaining to whaling and fishing, and a golf course.
The nearby Hermanus Lagoon is a great place to sail or paddle, and the paragliding is excellent. The diving is great and Hermanus is a popular beach destination, even though there is only one beach.
For nature lovers a visit to the Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a great way to get up close to the dainty montane coastal fynbos which attracts scores of jewel bright sunbirds and elegant sugarbirds which flit about the proteas.
There are loads of marked trails for strolls or long walks taking
in the extensive views of Walker Bay.
Hermanus is just bursting at the seams with good restaurants, lovely guest houses and characterful hotels.
Email to a friend
Hermanus land based whale watching
© South African Tourism
Fishing boat in early morning mist
© South African Tourism
|
Accommodation near Hermanus
|
|
Walkerbay Manor an Artist’s Home is owned and managed by Desiré de Klerk. We offer warm hospitality, attention to detail and great country breakfasts and is literally a stone’s throw away from the best whale watching spots. For the golf fanatic, the Hermanus golf club is 200m away and Arabella Golf Estate only 20 minutes away. “an Artist’s Home” is housing all fine art OF “Desiré de Klerk – impre
...Read More
|
see terms & conditions
With spring in your footstep.. Get out of the city - three nights for two and pay only R1500 incl breakfast. Spend a romantic spring holiday in Hermanus. Walkerbay is a favorite among the whales and as they gravitate here, so do their many admirers. Enjoy the wines of this famous cool climate region. Browse the art galleries and bookshops. Morning and afternoon walks on the Cliff Path. Spoil that special person.
|
|
|
Marine Square is ideally located in the centre of Hermanus, only meters from the village square piazza, restaurants, boutiques and famous cliff paths for whale-watching in season.
This apartment hotel offers 10 luxury suites: 4 with 3 bedrooms, 4 with 2 bedrooms, and 2 with 1 bedroom. The suites are spacious, comfortable and stylishly furnished
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Anchor's Rest is situated in the quaint seaside village of Hermanus, 120km from Cape Town. We are 150m from the famous cliff paths boasting the best landbased whale watching in the world. Anchor’s Rest is a 1.5km stroll to the village centre. It lies between the historic Old Harbour ( in the village) and the New Harbour with its restaurants within walking distance.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Our aim is to provide affordable accommodaiton to both the local and international market, without compromising of style, amenities or service.
Stylishly appointed suites, large saltwater pool, full farmhouse breakfast, walking distance to town.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
The Brown Jug offers affordable, safe self catering or bed and breakfast accommodation. Under cover parking, close to sea, whale paths, village and restaurants. Sparkling swimming pool, private entrances, barbecue facilities, tranquil garden. Close to amenities and golf course.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
138 Marine is an exclusive, upmarket seafront guest house with spectacular, unspoiled sea views and exquisite mountain scenery, only 4 km from the Hermanus town centre. There are four double rooms, and a family room, each individually decorated and luxuriously fitted, meeting international standards
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Luxury Self catering and B&B accommodation with private patios. Swimming pool & barbeque facilities in huge indigenous garden. Walk to the seafront cliff path and several beaches. Shop nearby, 2.6 km to Hermanus Golf course and Village Centre. Child friendly. Off street parking. Serviced daily. Free wireless internet Our generous breakfasts cater for all dietary requirements. Laundry Service.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Popular self catering or bed and breakfast accommodation at Eastbury Cottage guest house in quiet area of Hermanus close to golf course, seafront, shops and restaurants. Cosy fireplace in winter. Laundry facility. Braai and private outdoor areas. Child friendly. Off street parking. Serviced daily except on religious holidays.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Ten minute drive from Hermanus, one hour from Cape Town Airport. Spectacular sea front views. Unlimited whale watching from your own private balcony. Two minutes walk to the beach. Magnificent sunsets. If you want to see, hear and smell the sea it's the place to be.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|
Sixteen Reasons is within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants and the Hermanus CBD, or enjoy your day at our saltwater pool. Start your day with a Full Farmhouse breakfast. All our suites are en suite with a separate bath and shower, luxurious bath products and large fluffy towels. All suites have fans, heater, safes, minibars & TV'S.
...Read More
|
|
|
|
|